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China, Han Dynasty, (226 B.C. - 220 A.D.), bronze hand mirror, 181mm, (785 g), round shape, decorated with circles, swirls and loops. A well preserved, green patination, extremely fine example, very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $650
China, Tang Dynasty, (c.619-907 A.D.), bronze and gilt hand mirror, 115m, (295 g), in the shape of an eight-petal sunflower, decorated with swans between plants and scrolls. A well preserved, extremely fine example, very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $980
China, Tang Dynasty, (c.619-907 A.D.), small bronze hand mirror, 66mm, (86.17 g), round shape with soldiers on either side, figures below, with additional two characters in the field. Very fine example, very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
China, Yuan Dynasty, molded Dragon celadon jarlet 57mm x 74mm, with two eyelet handles, depicts floral decorative motifs. made in the 14th century. Missing some glazing, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $150
China, Ming Dynasty, Chinese Swatow blue and white klapmuts bowl from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) decorated with floral motifs as a plant and ornamental design, height 72mm, diameter 220mm, this piece made late Ming Dynasty, in China, c.1610. Minor crackling, and a small chip in base of bowl, otherwise fine.
Estimate $800
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China, Ming Dynasty, small Chinese Swatow blue and white jars (3) from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) decorated with floral motif, height 45-49mm, diameter 54mm, these pieces made in the late Ming Dynasty, in China, c.1600. Minor chipping, otherwise fine. (3)
Estimate $350
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China, Ming Dynasty, Chinese Swatow blue and white jar from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) decorated with lion motifs height 77mm, diameter 84mm, this piece made late Ming Dynasty, in China, c.1600. Minor chipping on mouth, otherwise fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $140
China, Ming Dynasty, Chinese Swatow blue and white jar from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) decorated with floral motif, height 72mm, diameter 78mm, this piece made late Ming Dynasty, in China, c.1600. Minor crackling, otherwise fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
China, Q'ing period (1644-1911), porcelain bowl and tea bowl, blue and white, both c.1800, height 60mm, diameter 124mm; other height 31mm, diameter 113mm. Large bowl with major repair, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $100
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China, Q'ing Dynasty, 18-19th century, jade belt hook with carved dragon detail. Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Indonesia, Srivijaya, silver ring 600-1200 AD, (12.76g) fitted with a fish design as its main device. Very fine, rare.
Estimate $70
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Netherlands East Indies, tin musket balls as cast into moulds, c18th century. Very fine. (12)
Estimate $50
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Tibet, necklace of red coral beeds, overal length 65cm. Very fine.
Estimate $80
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N(ew) S(outh) W(ales) F(ire) B(rigade) helmets, late 1800s, made of brass finished bronze with leather liners and chin straps of leather and brass finish, impressed on underside, Rider & Bell Pty Ltd, Makers, one size 7, and number 3958 on edge, others sizes 6 7/8, 7, 7 1/8 (2), 7 3/8 (2), and another size 7 1/4, and number 3866 on edge . The first very fine, most brass finish worn off the others, otherwise fine. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $2,100
HMAS Sydney 1914, souvenir cribbage board, an equilateral triangular shape (20.5cm), in nickel silver, divided into sections with pierced holes all around and voided in the centre to feature a ship's propeller inscribed, 'H.M.A.S./Sydney/1914', underneath with a short leg in each corner; also a macrame embroidered doilie (38x27cm), features Australian arms with 'Australia' below and with a pink silk backing attached. Some age toning spots on doilie, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Captain James Cook's Sword, a replica of the sword used by Captain Cook being a Small Naval Hanger Sword (1757-1769), issued to commemorate the Bicentenary of Captain James Cook landing in Australia, April 29th 1770, wire bound composite grip and plated crossguard, single edge plated blade marked 'Wilkinson Sword, London', overall 68cm long, display mounted on replica ship board with rope border and with a small brass anchor attached at bottom right of sword handle, the board with wall mounting brackets on back. Some light rusting, crossguard loose, otherwise fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Antique cut glass claret or port jug, (approx 25cm high), with silver handle and pourer with lid, hallmarked for London 1898 by maker 'WS over GS' (Walter & George Sissons), top of lid with monogram initials, 'CH'. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
Four champagne glasses, etched with depictions of birds signed by Tony Oliver, bowl stems and gilt rims. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $80
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Brandy in a glass slipper, Cinderella Dream Nikka Brandy Raisin X.O, 180ml, tag no.01A44, unopened and in presentation plastic box. Box with small star crack at top, brandy slipper uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Wade partridge in a pear tree bowl, (approx 10cm diameter), by Royal Victoria Pottery; Kosta Boda round bowl (12cm) with leaf design; silver plated champagne cup (chalice-like); silver-plated, short candlestick holders (2); silver-plated candle snuffer with 30cm handle; miniature tea cup saucer and plate set, made in Japan, decorated with 18th century young man and lady design, with tiered, wooden display stand. Crack in one of the miniature plates, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (6+set)
Estimate $50
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Oroton compact mirror, with vivid pink and orange decorated lid, in original box and unused; fine bone china trinket box by Althorp, in commemoration of the life of Princess Diana with her profile on lid, in box of issue with card, unused; silvered metal and glass potpourri box (W7.5, L7.5, H5cm) with hinged lid and full of vintage potpourri. The last very fine, the rest uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Tasco pocket 30 power telescope, with stand No 2TE Comet, with leather case and in original box; binoculars, black with mauve trim, in case for wearing on belt; another pair of binoculars, black and silver, in case for wearing on belt, unused; Polaroid Joycam camera; Kodak S Series camera with case. Very fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $60
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Vintage opera glasses, with mother-of-pearl covered body, in original crocodile covered carry case by 'Lumiere' of Paris. Case very good, glasses good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Vintage wallet/case, nickel silver rectangular frame, front and back with glossy crocodile skin with 9ct gold edged corners at front, side clasp opens to reveal interior of plain, soft leather with crocodile skin compartment at each side, one with stamp or card holder, hallmarked for Birmingham 1896, maker 'WAE' (William Amaziah Ellwick). Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Scrimshaw, cow horn (ht 160mm, base dia 47mm), with bust of Ned Kelly, 1880, surrounded by a garland of leaves, and scene of the township of Glenrowan. Very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
Reproduction of an oil painting, by Velasque, 60x90cm, on board, Columbus's 'Santa Maria' in full sail. Framed.
Estimate $200
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Mickey Mouse illustrated classic comic books, 1960S and 1970S; money boxes (2); camera; novelty pencil sharpeners (16); corn pipe and cigar. Fine - very fine. (36)
Estimate $180
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Matchbox 1960s Models of Yesteryear, major packs, GA8 giftset and service station. Original boxed condition, some storage wear, very fine - extremely fine. (63)
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Matchbox 1-75 series cars. Original boxed condition, some storage wear, very fine - extremely fine. (137)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,100
Matchbox 1970s model cars, 1-75 series. Original boxed with minor damage and some storage wear, very fine - extremely fine. (97)
Estimate $500
SOLD $460